BPokémon Scarlet
An open-world adventure where players explore the Paldea region to catch, train, and battle Pokémon while uncovering three distinct storylines.
Parent verdict
Is Pokémon Scarlet good for kids?
Yes — a great pick for most kids
Rated Everyone (ESRB E). Best for teamwork, strategy.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated April 20, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
20-60 minutes
Safety level
Low / Moderate / Needs supervision
Best for
Teamwork, strategy
Ages
Everyone (ESRB E)
Great for your child
It offers a sense of autonomy and discovery in a vibrant world full of unique creatures.
Great for you
The turn-based nature allows for easy conversation and shared decision-making without high-pressure reflexes.
Parent notes
Monitor the 'Link Trade' and 'Surprise Trade' functions as they involve anonymous players. Check the 'Poke Portal' news to ensure your child is interacting with age-appropriate events.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
Exploring Paldea together or coordinating during Tera Raids offers genuine cooperative teamwork, though single-console households are limited to trading off the controller and backseat navigating because true co-op requires two Switch systems.
Skills this builds
- Coordinating team roles and support cheers in cooperative Tera Raid battles
- Taking turns holding the controller between major map waypoints and gym challenges
- Scouting distant biomes together to track down requested species for each other
Try this together
When you stumble across a sparkling Tera Raid den, pause together to inspect its mystery Tera type on the map and debate which Pokémon in your party has the safest matchup before diving in.
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